Bullnettle
Weed of the Week: Bullnettle
Texas Bullnettle (Cnidoscolus texanus) Bienniel/Perennial Usually 1.5 to 3 feet tall with multiple stems. If any part of the stem is broken, a milky sap appears. Texas Bullnettle The leaves are dark green and located alternately along the stems. Leaves are 2 to 4 inches long with stinging hairs. Texas Bullnettle leaves The flowers, which appear from April through September, consist of 5 to 7 white, petallike sepals. Texas Bullnettle Flower Bullnettle is a very common plant found in all soil types. It is most common on sandy soils and disturbed areas. Bullnettle thrives in hot weather. Select Herbicide Options: Weedmaster 2, 4-D GrazonNext HL Grazon P+D Pasturall HL Surmount Chaparral (for bermudagrass pastures, will destroy bahiagrass) Cimarron Max (for bermudagrass pastures, will destroy bahiagrass) REMEMBER: THE LABEL IS THE LAW! Always read the pesticide label before using. |
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